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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.69, 742.99 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.69, 742.99 and 373.18 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.69 : 742.99 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.69/742.99 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.69x = 742.99 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.69x = 277,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,267.14/538.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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